Always wanted to follow the steps of the Sicilian nobility, to take a look behind the doors of an inhabited palazzo, to shake hands with a Conte and Contessa of the Hohenstaufen lineage and to taste the wine of the hosts? Schön Touristik combines these unique experiences into a group trip to Sicily – following the company motto of „authentic – creative – a great experience“.
The Groups are welcomed on the premises by the Contessa, who is not only pretty as a picture and notedly hospitable, but was born in Salzburg and thus speaks German. The Palazzo Conte Frederico is one of the oldest and most significant buildings of Palermo. It is located in the middle of the old town, only a few steps from the cathedral, the Palazzo Reale and the Cappella die Biscottari.
Art and culture enthusiasts are not the only ones excited by this palazzo’s special atmosphere: There are tall, painted wooden ceilings from the 15th century, baroque ceiling frescoes, sculptures and lion fountains from the 17th century, salottos with valuable antiquities and paintings – and in between, photos from the life of the comital family, of the Conte racing cars, of the Contessa singing classical pieces by the piano, and of the children of the house. „This Palermo program component is a special highlight for members of travel groups to Sicily. Because the family of Count Federico, traceable back to the Hohenstaufen emperor Frederick II, has inhabited this palazzo for centuries, its personal atmosphere has been preserved and turns a visit into an unforgettable experience“, describes Johannes Schön, who is able to offer this travel facet because of his personal contacts in the area.
The team of Schön Touristik personally experienced the benefits of one such private audience in November: The heads of the house welcomed the team with a selection of their wines and a small, exquisite lunch. „All this can be booked as a group program if desired. From the mere guided tour of salottos, knight’s hall and kitchen, to a culinary accent, we fit the palazzo into our customers’ programs differently depending on time available and financial budget“, said Johannes Schön.
This component fits well into the overall composition of a Sicily round trip. With the temple complex in Agrigent, the primal nature of Madonie, the small coastal town of Cefalù and the classics of Taormina, Mount Etna and Palermo, the island offers plenty of possibilities for groups of entirely different interests to have a joyful trip. The Conte and Contessa gladly wish their guests „Benvenuto!“.
Schön Touristik is the specialist for group trips to the core destinations of Corsica, Sardinia, Andorra, Odenwald/Bergstraße and other, select travel destinations. All travel packages allow for for particularly individualized experiences in line with the company’s motto of „authentic, creative, a great experience“. Established 13 years ago, the package travel operator based in Darmstadt and its team of 10 are there for their customers.
